Oklahoma Department of Corrections DOC "Protect the Public, The Employees, The Offenders" Female Offender Management Work Summary For Fiscal Year 2006 Submitted by the Office of the Deputy Director of Treatment and Rehabilitative Services to the Board of Corrections January 26, 2007 Justin Jones, Director
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Oklahoma Department of Corrections
DOC "Protect the Public, The Employees, The Offenders"
Female Offender Management
Work Summary For
Fiscal Year 2006
Submitted by the Office of the Deputy Director of Treatment and Rehabilitative Services
to the Board of Corrections January 26, 2007
Justin Jones, Director
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INTRODUCTION
In 1998, the Oklahoma Department of Corrections issued Operations Memorandum 090501 establishing the Female Offender Task Force. The task force was established to review and offer recommendations in all programmatic and operational areas provided in department policies and procedures that may affect or impact female offenders.
Effective January 4, 2002, OP-090501 was changed to Female Offender Management. The purpose of this group is to ensure policies and procedures that affect or impact female offenders provide or ensure a level of parity to avoid discriminatory impact. Programmatic opportunities and operational goals are based on the objective needs of the individual offender, whenever possible. Additionally, the Female Offender Management Group will be consulted during the planning phase of all proposals involving female offenders.
The management group, largely comprised of Executive Staff representatives, oversees subcommittees to address specific areas of concern. These appointees are representatives for meetings, boards, and task forces dealing with female offenders. The committees meet as needed and are charged with offering proposed amendments to policy, ensuring parity in programs, keeping abreast of legislative action and monitoring trends pertaining to female offenders.
Members of the Board of Corrections Women Offenders Committee and private and public entities that share in the vision of the management group also attended meetings. Their participation has proven to be invaluable.
Female Offender Management, at a minimum, focuses on these major areas:
Training of correctional staff who manage female offenders
Sexual misconduct and privacy issues of female offenders
Parity in work and programs
Medical
Mental Health
Classification and custody levels
Contract beds
Re-Entry programs
The content of this work summary addresses the activities and recommendations of the Female Offender Management group from July 2005 to June 2006.
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FISCAL YEAR 2006 HIGHLIGHTS
As of June 31, 2006 there were 2,511 incarcerated women in Oklahoma. A total of 6,933 were on Probation and 752 on Parole.
The United States Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) reported that
Oklahoma ranks #1 per capita in the incarceration of women. The incarceration rate is 129 women per every 100,000 of Oklahoma women residents. (Reference BJS Bulletin October 2005 Prisoners in 2004).
Creation of a full time women offender manager staff position. A link was
added to the agency website to acknowledge Female Offender Management.
Established an all female Probation and Parole caseload. Recognizing
that women have different needs than men; Central District launched an all female probation and parole caseload in Oklahoma County. Of the 10,000 citizens on probation and parole in the Oklahoma County area 3,000 are women.
Hillside Community Corrections Center was selected as a pilot site for
Family Justice to develop and test a relational inquiry tool to compliment the current assessment instrument for women. One of the goals is to build on social networks and family connections for gender responsive re-entry.
Co-Sponsor of the First Minority Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Conference in Oklahoma. The Honorable Senator Constance Johnson and Pastor George E. Young of Holy Temple Baptist Church were the conference co-chairs.
The Commission on Children and Youth released the Senate Joint
Resolution 48 Phase Three Report regarding the status of the children of incarcerated women in November 2005. Conclusions and recommendations are available on the Oklahoma Commission of Children and Youth website at www.okkids.org
The 2006 Oklahoma Women’s Summit sponsored by the Commission on
the Status of Women was held on April 28, 2006 at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Several workshops addressed women offenders.
The Girl Scouts Beyond Bars Project MEND (Mother’s Encouraging and
Nurturing their Daughters) program was expanded from the Turley Community Correction Center to the Hillside and Kate Barnard Community Correction Centers and Dr. Eddie Warrior Correctional Center.
A request for Technical Assistance from the National Institute of
Corrections (NIC) was drafted for a review of all aspects of incarceration of women.
Women offenders from Mabel Bassett Correctional Center (MBCC) and
Dr. Eddie Warrior Correctional Center were approved to participate in the annual Oklahoma State Penitentiary Rodeo for the first time.
The overall recidivism rate for offenders released in FY2003 is 24.88%.
The rate for men is 26.02% and 18.63% for women. (Reference DOC Offender Management System (OMS) for the three year timeframe of recidivism data).
BOARD OF CORRECTIONS COMMITTEE Mr. Ted Logan, Chairman of the Board of Corrections Female Offender Committee with Board Members Ms. Beverly Young and Mr. Earnest Ware were actively involved in programmatic and operational areas that impact women offenders. Committee meetings were held at various times during fiscal year 2006. Discussions were held regarding the likelihood of a treatment facility for women and their children. Board of Corrections members toured similar facilities during the fiscal year to gain information and explore future possibilities.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION There was not any legislation that was directly related to incarcerated women during the 2006 Second Session of the 50th Legislature.
MENTOR GRANT RECIPIENTS
Four entities in Oklahoma were recipients in 2004 of funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to mentor children of incarcerated persons for three years. Designees from each of these organizations (Little Dixie Community Action Agency, Volunteers of America, Navajo Nation, and University of Oklahoma) provided updates to the Female Offender Management group during FY2006.
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TRAINING OF STAFF
Female Offender Specific Training Statistics for July 2005 to June 2006
Course Total Staff Trained Mental Illness on CD-ROM 2,152 Staff/Offender Relationships 2,098 Awareness and Prevention of Sexual Harassment 2,987 Working Successfully with Female Offenders 1,372 In June 2006 staff working with female offenders attended the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) training “Women Offenders: Developing an Agency-wide Approach”. As a result of this course Technical Assistance was requested for consultants to “system map” all policies and procedures regarding women offenders in the custody of the Oklahoma Department of Corrections. The Female Offender Classification system, to include persons on supervised probation or parole will be a major component of the system mapping.
SEXUAL MISCONDUCT AND PRIVACY ISSUES Between July 2005 and June 2006, the Office of Internal Affairs conducted a total of ten (10) sexual assault investigations.
Facility Number of Investigations Mabel Bassett Correctional Center (MBCC) 5
• All five of these cases involved female inmates and male staff. • Three (3) cases were not presented to district attorney. • The district attorney declined to file charges one (1) case. • Criminal charges were filed on one (1) case.
Dr. Eddie Warrior Correctional Center (EWCC) 1
• One (1) case involved a female inmate and civilian employee. • The district attorney accepted the case for criminal charges.
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Kate Barnard Community Corrections Center (KBCCC) 1
• This case involved a female inmate and male civilian. • Criminal charges were not filed by the district attorney.
Hillside Community Corrections Center (KBCCC) 3
• One (1) case involved a female inmate and female staff person. • One (1) case involved a female inmate and male DOC staff member. • One (1) case involved a female inmate and male staff person. The
alleged perpetrator was an employee of another state agency. • Allegations for two (2) of the cases were unfounded. • One (1) case was not presented to the district attorney for charges.
PARITY IN WORK AND PROGRAMS
Female Parity Report For Work and Programs as of June 30, 2006
The Inmate Population profile for the month of June 2006 extracted from the Offender Management System (OMS) indicates the total number of male and female inmates as 24,383. This data represents 21,872 (89.7%) males and 2,511 (10.3%) females. SAT, TC and RTP Substance Abuse Treatment (SAT), Therapeutic Communities (TC), and Regimented Treatment Programs (RTP) are reported by the number and percentage of incarcerated male and female inmates participating during FY 2006:
Population Males Females Regimented Treatment 1,233 1,036 197 Substance Abuse 2,125 1,879 246 Therapeutic Community 1,559 1,559 0 TOTAL 4,917 (20%) 4,474 (20%) 443 (17%)
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Education Education programs are reported by the number and percentage of incarcerated male and female inmates participating during FY 2006: Population Males Females Literacy 2,692 2,393 299 Adult Basic Ed. 3,251 2,825 426 GED 2,730 2,376 354 TOTAL 8,673 (35.5%) 7,594 (34.7%) 1,079 (42%) Another program that is included in the Education Unit is the Training and Supporting Ex-offenders as Entrepreneurs program. Training is provided at male and female facilities and includes maximum, medium, minimum and community corrections security levels. The goal is to promote positive re-entry into the community by enhancing entrepreneurial, personal, and professional development among the program participants. The program is taught at MBCC, HCCC/KBCCC, and EWCC. From July 2005 to June 2006 there were a total of 82 female graduates from the program. The number of graduates by facility is as follows: MBCC =51, HCCC and KBCCC=5, EWCC=26. Re-Entry Wraparound services continued to be provided by the transition coordinators and the PROTECT federal grant project. The PROTECT grant is designed to serve high risk offenders. Below are the number and percentage of male and female inmates participating during FY 2006. Population of 24,383 Males Females Wraparound 151 (.6%) 141 (93%) 10 ( 7%) PROTECT 114 (.4%) 88 (77%) 26 ( 23%)
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Career Technology, Oklahoma Correctional Industries (OCI), and Prison Public Works Program (PPWP) are reported by numbers and percentage of slots available for incarcerated male and female inmates: Population Males Females CareerTech 663 (2.7%) 574 (2.7%) 89 (3.6%) OCI 1,007 (4 %) 942 (4%) 65 (2%) PPWP 663 (2.7%) 643 (2.9%) 20 ( .7%)
CareerTech continues at MBCC with the computer class, warehouse distribution/ logistics, and electrical programs. A new contract was signed for electrical and plumbing training. These courses will enable graduates to use their marketable trades while incarcerated at the facility and upon release to the community. Hillside CCC by agreement with CareerTech provided a Distance Learning basic computer class in November 2005. Computers were donated to the facility to establish the training lab. An agreement is pending for assessment of job placements. The Altus Work Center continues to offer an on-line computer class through CareerTech.
The YWCA Domestic Violence programs at MBCC, Hillside CCC and EWCC continued to be funded. The Veterans Administration offers aftercare services for veterans with resources identified in the Oklahoma Guidebook for Incarcerated Veterans. There were nineteen (19) women who self-reported they are veterans.
Mabel Bassett Correctional Center (MBCC) –McLoud, Oklahoma Education The Education Program at MBCC is growing and will continue to grow with the completion of the new Programs Building. There has been an increase of participants in college courses from twenty (20) to seventy-nine (79) the last three (3) years. There was only one (1) failure this fiscal year in GED with no one on the waiting list.
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A Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy six month program was developed specifically for MBCC at no cost to the agency. Students continue in their Adult Basic Education program while participating in this new course to reinforce cognitive abilities through computer active programs. Facility Construction and Renovation New program space was completed on the Mental Health Unit. A “special needs” tutoring program was started. The State Fire Marshal approved the Death Row and Segregated Housing Units (C-2) and Medium Security Substance Abuse Treatment program space for occupancy. Construction continued on the Chapel/Education building with a proposed completion date of February 2007. A staffing analysis for the new Assessment and Reception Unit was developed. The remodeling process includes Warehouse Maintenance space. Community Outreach Over 200 MBCC inmates participated in the Annual Ribbons & Rose Run for breast cancer awareness and a cure. Approximately $480.00 was donated to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The PREP Marriage Initiative curriculum was revised and training was offered for instructors nationwide. The Chaplain from MBCC attended the training and began a class using the revised curriculum initially in October 2005. In February 2006, thirteen (13) students from the Oklahoma Baptist University School of Nursing began their medical apprenticeships at MBCC.
Kate Barnard Community Corrections Center (KBCCC) & Hillside Community Corrections Center (HCCC) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Programs On April 3, 2006 substance abuse treatment programs started with twenty inmates participating. There were twelve graduates from the Culinary Arts program with nine passing the national certification test. A domestic violence class was provided by the YWCA with over fourteen offenders participating. A parenting class with the focus on choosing proper relationships was also available to the women.
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OCARTA (Oklahoma Citizen Advocates for Recovery and Treatment) assisted female offenders in proper interview skills and how to fill out employment applications before Work Release status is obtained. A Job Bank referral service is also available. Women from Hillside CCC & KBCCC go to Workforce Oklahoma and attend a full day referral program. The Department of Human Services out-station worker contract at KBCCC was not renewed due to the low percentage of clients served.
Genesis One provides wraparound services by providing referrals for a church home, clothing, employment and general support to increase the woman’s successful re-entry.
Community The newly established Girl Scouts Beyond Bars troop meets twice a month. A concert was held on the ball field at HCCC for the women from Kate Barnard Community Corrections Center. The event was featured in the Inside Corrections agency magazine.
Dr. Eddie Warrior Correctional Center (EWCC) in Taft, Oklahoma
Warden Mike Mullin transferred to Taft Unit (EWCC) during fiscal year 2006. Ms. Emma Watts, former Unit Manager at Oklahoma State Penitentiary, was promoted to Deputy Warden, and joined the Female Offender Management group. Education A total of 467 inmates participated in Literacy, ABE and GED with 45 advancing through Literacy to ABE; 47 advancing from ABE to GED, and 94 receiving GED diplomas. A total of 186 students completed levels within Literacy, ABE, and GED. Programs A new Employment Readiness Workshop was started in partnership with Workforce Oklahoma. The course is designed to assist Regimented Treatment Program (RTP) women that are near discharge to seek, obtain and maintain employment upon release. There were ten facilitators available for the course Thinking for a Change. Over one hundred women completed the class during the fiscal year.
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A PlayDay was held on March 16, 2006 with one hundred sixty-five children and eighty-five mothers participating. An additional PlayDay was held in March 2006 due to the different dates of Spring Break for the school systems in the state. A PowerPoint of the Playday event for the women and children was created on CD- ROM. Playday continues to be an excellent program for bonding and family enrichment at the facility.
Construction Support Technology {CST} is a 760-hour licensing program, which accommodates 12 students per session. The program was terminated in the female facility due to a marked lack of continuing effective employment opportunities for graduates. A computer course replaced the program. Oklahoma Correctional Industries (OCI) established a new industry, the Jacobs Company, which allows the women to gain employment experience.
Altus Work Center in Altus, Oklahoma
The facility underwent several physical plant changes during the summer of 2006. The City of Altus installed a new air conditioning system and new sewer lines. The recreational yard was expanded and a new privacy fence was placed around the area. To improve the quality of visits, new playground equipment was also purchased. “Thinking For A Change” continued to be taught by an elected official during the fiscal year. Twenty-four women completed the program in FY2006. Narcotics Anonymous and AA courses continued to be held with the support of volunteers. Computer classes offered by CareerTech began in January 2006. The community continues to raise funds for housing in Altus for the women to remain in the city upon release. Several women were hired by the City of Altus to include the Water Treatment and Waste plant. During the year approximately 100 inmates participated in AA/NA, which is held at a local church in Altus. HIV/AIDS peer education classes continue with approximately 200 inmates completing the process.
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Medical Services
MEDICAL CARE FOR FEMALE INMATES Health services at facilities for females vary based on the location and population served. The following information excludes medical, dental and mental health information regarding the Altus Work Center. The host facility that provides medical services for women residing at the Altus Work Center is the Lawton Community Corrections Center (LCCC). LCCC is a male facility and does not report health information separately for women. Medical services for women housed at Kate Barnard Community Corrections Center (KBCCC) and the Oklahoma Halfway House (OKHWH) are provided by staff at the Hillside Community Corrections Center (HCCC). Male and female inmates requiring oral surgery receive treatment at the Kate Barnard Community Corrections Center. During FY 2006, there were 19,214 scheduled medical appointments as reported by the Medical Units at EWCC, MBCC, Turley, and Hillside CCC. With a total of 73,705 prescriptions at these facilities, medical staff is responsible for administering medication and pill lines.
Medical units handle health issues even when their clinics are not open. Therefore, after-hours callbacks and emergency clinic visits are not rare. Many emergencies are critical enough to require a visit to the emergency room at the local hospital or at the University of Oklahoma Medical Center. During FY 2006, the four facilities reported 146 visits to the emergency room. Seventy four (74) of these visits resulted in hospital admissions.
Summary of Emergency and After Hours Activities FY06
Activity EWCC MBCC Turley HCCC
KBCCC OKHWH
Grand Total
ER Clinic (facility) 72 420 35 117 644
After Hours Callback 52 151 23 190 416
Emergency Room Visits 9 79 41 17 146
Hospital Admissions From ER Visits 3 41 21 9 74
Hospital Admissions From Non-ER Visits (direct admit)
16 62 5 2 85
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WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE Each year, DOC medical units monitor female inmates’ pregnancies and births. During FY 2006, there were 44 births to inmates at Mabel Bassett Correctional Center. On the average, there are 20 females who are pregnant. Well women services include mammograms and pap smears. Women offenders also receive health care outside of DOC. During FY 2006, there were 255 specialty care visits to the Breast Care Center, 90 visits to the Breast Institute, and 263 gynecological visits. Overall, there were 2,348 specialty care visits from MBCC, EWCC, Turley CC and Hillside CCC.
Summary of Specialty Care for Females FY06
Location EWCC MBCC Turley HCCC
KBCCC OKHWH
Grand Total
Contracted Provider 331 384 150 110 975
Lindsay Hospital 76 84 85 18 263
OU Medical Center 264 712 67 67 1110
Grand Total 671 1180 302 195 2348 CHRONIC ILLNESS AND SPECIAL NEEDS In addition to providing comprehensive care, there are special groups who are monitored due to their chronic illnesses or special needs. A breakdown of these groups is in the following tables. Numbers are based on a monthly average.
Summary Chronic Illness and Special Needs * FY06
Special Needs EWCC MBCC Turley HCCC, KBCCC OKHWH
Grand Total
Hearing Impaired 1 4 1 2 8
Prostheses 1 3 1 1 6
Vision Impaired 1 1 1 0 3
Walkers, Canes, Crutches 3 21 0 2 26
Wheelchair 1 18 0 0 19
Grand Total 7 47 3 5 62
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Chronic Illness EWCC MBCC Turley
HCCC KBCCC OKHWH
AIDS HIV 2 3 2 1
Asthma 131 150 43 35
Cancer 1 15 1 1
Cardiovascular 4 11 3 3
Diabetes 27 46 12 11
Endocrine 5 31 1 1
Hepatitis C 30 17 5 1
Hypertension 109 132 57 42
Pulmonary 8 13 1 3
Seizures 28 45 8 9
* Please note that some inmates may fall into more than two groups. Therefore, these numbers cannot be added.
HEALTH EDUCATION In FY2006 653 women received Peer Education Intervention. A total of 282 participants admitted to Injection Drug Use. Data for women from January 2005 to June 2006 reflects the following activities in female facilities:
• Forty-five women attended college courses at EWCC, MBCC on HIV and Chemical Dependency.
• HIV/STD courses for Non College Credit Facilitated by a Professional were held at KBCCC and Turley CC.
• Material Distributed: 400 copies of chemical dependency manuals, 500 copies of peer education manuals, 100 copies of where to get help for HIV disease upon release from prison.
• A new prevention magazine and treatment manual is being revised by female offenders.
• Weekly peer education programs continue at EWCC, Hillside, and Altus Work Center.
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DENTAL CARE FOR FEMALE INMATES Female inmates receive comprehensive dental care at the facilities. During FY 2006, there were 3,125 dental clinic visits.
Summary of Dental Visits and Services at Female Facilities FY06
All Oklahoma City metro area inmates go to KBCCC for Oral Surgery services. Altus Work Center women go to the Lawton CCC for oral surgery appointments.
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MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
In addition to providing medical care, MBCC, EWCC, TCC and HCCC provide mental health services for female offenders. For FY 2006, a monthly average of 829 inmates received psychotropic medications and a total of 22,144 psychotropic medications were dispensed. This represents an increase from FY 2005 statistics which reflect 671 females received psychotropic medications and a total of 16,566 psychotropic medications were dispensed. The numbers reflect every prescription delivered including changes in medications and refills. Mental health services also provide individual therapy/counseling and group therapy/counseling. The following table provides some of the mental health activities provided.
Mental Health Activities FY06 Monthly Average Number Individual seen in therapy/counseling 507 Number of inmates seen for crisis intervention 105 Number of inmates that attend group sessions 65 Number of inmates in group sessions 333 Number of inmates seen for psychotropic medication management 534
Inmates whose mental health needs increase to a level which requires more intensive treatment are referred to MBCC Mental Health Unit. The Mental Health Unit has 71 beds and averages 6 admissions per month. The pilot mental health disciplinary project modified the disciplinary, mental health and misconduct process. Seven facilities including MBCC and Hillside CCC participated in the pilot program. When an offense report is submitted the inmate’s mental health status is considered. A revision to the Department Inmate Disciplinary Procedures, OP-060125 R was drafted and approved in March 2006. The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is one of seven state agencies nationwide to receive federal funds to help transform the mental health system. The Department of Corrections will be included in the development of children’s programs to benefit the families of incarcerated persons.
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CLASSIFICATION AND CUSTODY LEVELS
A total of 1190 females received initial classification at the Lexington Assessment and Reception Center (LARC). Of those, 3 were placed as maximum, 270 placed as medium, while 637 were placed at minimum. Two hundred and eighty (280) females were placed directly from LARC to Community Corrections.
Post initial classification females move in large numbers through the system to lower custody levels. In FY2006 258 females transferred from medium to minimum security, 382 transferred from minimum to community corrections centers. Another 344 females moved on to halfway houses from community corrections while 228 were placed on Global Positioning Satellite (GPS).
CONTRACT BED SPACE
Turley Correctional Center (TCC) in Turley, Oklahoma The Turley CC recently held its 4th graduation from the Reintegration program. The course is designed for women within six months of work release eligibility. In the last two years 87 women graduated from the Reintegration program. Forty-one of the participants discharged or were otherwise released from custody by the court prior to completion of the program. Medical Services at Turley CC was relocated to the Riverside facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma. A health fair with twenty-three vendors was conducted at the facility. Volunteers continued to provide sessions of “Road to the Future” on Saturdays. The twenty-six week faith-based program is held in the mornings and includes parenting, budgeting and basic cooking skills.
The Girl Scouts Magic Empire Council Project M. E. N. D. at the Turley Correctional Center received the Mutual of America 2005 Community Partnership Merit Finalist Award for the “Mothers Encouraging and Nurturing Their Daughters” program.
Oklahoma Halfway House in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Halfway House contract includes twelve beds for women. One of the women received a scholarship from the facility for Vo-Tech training.
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RE-ENTRY
Project PROTECT funding continued to serve male and female offenders in Oklahoma County. The total number of PROTECT participants during the fiscal year was 114. Of this number 26 participants were women. CareerTech hired a transition coordinator to work with the women in the PROTECT program.
The Creek Nation has an excellent Re-Entry program and the Chickasaw Nation is in the process of implementing a similar one. Educational opportunities and Mental Health services are also offered to the participants. Contact was also established with the Cheyenne-Arapaho Nation.
The Oklahoma Employment & Securities Commission provides Job Readiness seminars. All facilities in Tulsa presently participate in the 6-hour block of training.
Women at EWCC continued to receive Transitional Services. The “wraparound” concept focuses on the offender’s strengths and family culture. The participant provides input into their individual re-entry plan selecting when, how and what aspects to address.
The first Call to Action Conference was in held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in November 2005 to assist with Re-entry into society. The conference was a huge success.
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OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
FEMALE OFFENDER MANAGEMENT GROUP GOALS AND CHALLENGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007 • Obtain Technical Assistance from the National Institute of Corrections
(NIC) to provide “system mapping” of all areas concerning women offenders.
• Construct the all female assessment and reception center at MBCC. • Explore options to contract for halfway house services for women in
treatment with their children. • Develop an in-service course concerning characteristic issues of female
offenders and revise female specific lesson plans. • Send one staff person to the NIC course “Operational Practices”. • Expand the HIV Peer Education program at MBCC by providing the course
to inmates upon arrival at the facility. • Expand parenting classes at MBCC utilizing the Homes of Honor and
partners in parenting curriculums. • Host or co-sponsor a statewide conference or workshop on female
offender issues, concerns and needs. • Work with Family Justice regarding initiatives for women at the
Community Corrections level. • Partner with staff from other state agencies and private entities to speak
at conferences on women offender issues of mutual concern. • Conduct a revised study on the children of incarcerated women. • Add work release beds at the Altus Work Center. • Revise medical policy and procedures regarding pregnant inmates
remaining at the Community Corrections level. • Establish MBCC mental health transition coordinator staff position with
dual supervision from the Department of Mental Health and Department of Corrections.
• Implement a female sex offender program. • Propose legislation for funding to house female offenders in treatment
with their children. • Increase the number of women in Community Sentencing in-patient
treatment beds. • Implement a pilot “Grandparent Advocacy” class for relatives raising the
children of incarcerated women. • Increase efforts to offer mentoring to children of incarcerated persons. • Conduct a survey at female facilities to determine their needs for re-entry.
Revise the Re-Entry Handbook to include the needs of women. • Hire a staff person to coordinate the MBCC Faith and Character
Community program.
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• Add the Community Sentencing Division to OP-090501 as a member of the Female Offender Management group.
• Add new components to the Children’s and Mother’s Program (CAMP) at MBCC to increase program participation. Assign supervision of CAMP to the facility Chaplain. Network with other agencies to provide structured activities and transportation for the children and caregivers.
• Gather information to determine the approximate number of children that have a parent that is incarcerated in the State of Oklahoma.
• A Mission Statement will be proposed: “To prepare women offenders to be productive in the community”. The vision is for female offenders to become economically independent through re-entry.
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TREND ANALYSIS
Oklahoma Department of CorrectionsFemale End of Fiscal Year Offender State Facilities Population Comparison
Information based on Inmate Population Analysis ReportsCreated on: January 23, 2007
Data is based on Offender Management Systems (OMS) Lexington Assessment and Reception Center (LARC) Receptions for July 2005 through June 2006 reports.